News and Information
- Purchasing Staff Contact Information
- 2018 Expenditure Guidelines
- Vendor Resources
- Purchasing Procedures & Dollar Thresholds
Illinois Higher Education Procurement Bulletin
All bids, as well as all awards and special notices, are advertised in the Illinois Higher Education Procurement Bulletin. This is a web-based Internet site available without charge to all potential bidders. Notices and documents for upcoming Bids and Requests for Proposal appear in the Procurement Bulletin for a minimum of 14 days. The web site is available 24 hours a day and also has bid notices for the other 12 campuses of Illinois Public Higher Education. View Illinois State University's current opportunities and recent awards.
Procurement Communications Reporting
University employees with the authority to approve the procurement of goods and services for their department, school, college, or administrative unit should visit the Procurement Communication Reporting page of ISU's Ethics website to learn more about reporting obligations. (A direct link to the Procurement Policy Board website is also provided.) All questions and concerns should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, Ethics, and Access by emailing ethics@ilstu.edu (preferred) or call 438-3383.
Amazon Sales Tax
Starting February 1, 2015, Amazon began charging sales tax on purchases made by Illinois customers. As a non-profit organization, ISU purchases are exempt from sales tax.To obtain tax exempt status in Amazon, please click on the link below and follow the attached instructions. The tax exemption letter can be obtained by contacting the P-card Administrator. Amazon Sales Tax Exemption Instructions
Notice
SR011119 - Electronic National Background Checks
A Request for Proposal has been issued by Illinois State University. The University seeks responses from qualified firms to provide electronic national background check services for students. Responses will be accepted through January 11, 2019 at 2 PM. Interested parties may acquire documents for RFP SR011119 by emailing slbrow2@ilstu.edu.